God of War: The Kratos we all have Wanted (secretly)

The Kratos we have all been begging for has finally arrived.

[phoenixwing]

I wouldn't say it's what everyone wanted but it's definitely something I wanted.

[TwoForce]

I agree with you.

[_-EDMIX-_]

Lol agreed. I really like the God of War series but I can't be the only one that is hated how one-dimensional Kratos character has been. I'm trilled to see this type of complexity thrown into his dynamic.

While it was being shown I even thought maybe it was just another brand new character that just looked similar ie Kratos in spirit lol.

[objdadon]

Me too

[riskyhand]

Agreed, that 7 minutes e3 demo made me care about him more than the previous 3 games ever did

[DragonPaw]

I disagree. I loved the pure channeling of rage and violence that was Kratos. I never imagined him in the role of a father figure. I saw no path that led him to this. I only envisioned him destroying as he was destroyed. I am not saying that the narrative is bad but implying this is my dream Kratos is way the hell over the top.

[S-Word]

No it hasn't. I'd like a Kratos actually voiced by a white actor this time.

[nevin1]

How can he go from a black to white voice actor? lol

[Aloy-Boyfriend]

Skin color

Big deal...

[Huey_My_D_Long]

Its annoying when anyone complains about skin color in games regardless of race.
Plus Terrance Carson was awesome in Living Single. I was happy to hear him again.
In GoW 1 -3 Carson is kratos

[Inzo]

That was not Carson voicing Kratos.

[Sunny_D]

Why does his voice matter? His voice actor works perfect for who Kratos is. If you want a white actor, go look for another protagonist.

[IIFloodyII]

You do know Kratos wasn't originally white, right? His white "skin" is the ashes of his dead family.

http://i.imgur.com/0xdsD.pn...

You can disagree, but it won't change the fact that Kratos isn't white, he's Mediterranean.

@Sunny_D

Ancient Greek people were considered Mediterranean, It's classified under caucasian sure, but it isn't specifically white coloured, they range from a pink to reddish to light or dark brown skin tone; olive being most common, Kratos, as my pic shown was more on the dark side. So his Voice actor's colour is more accurate than white would be/the super deep voice is perfect/why do people actually care?

But hey, at least you tried to argue, instead of just blindly disagreeing, I can respect that.

[Sunny_D]

Kratos is Greek. Greek are still considered white even with their olive colored skin as they fall under the Caucasian family.

[Ogygian]

While that may have been more appropriate from the start, you can't change something like this at this point in the series.

Unless you're Hideo Kojima...but that didn't work out too well...

[OB1Biker]

Is there a difference? I'm sure most people have no idea and don't care.

[Jayszen]

@S-Word

Kratos voiced by a black or non-white actor bothers you? You actually worry about HOW he sounds. Ruins your enjoyment does it?

[81BX]

Bearded kratos= win!

[FullmetalRoyale]

I really loved the story of GoW, and Ghost of Sparta. I also think Chains of Olympus had some good moments, character wise. The GoW Ascension live action trailer actually got to me, because I think I actually have something of an emotional connection with Kratos. Not going to pretend that GoW 2/3/Ascension didn't feel shallow as far as characters go.
Straight up, this Kratos we are now seeing IS the Kratos I always hoped to see, and always felt was there under the surface. Seeing what I saw at E3 means that he was able to find some sort of peace, which is what I always wanted for him as a character, especially with the opening/ending of GoW 1 (him trying to kill himself, and being "saved"). Seeing him have some semblance of a life makes me really happy, and I'm really looking forward to seeing this chapter unfold.

[Darkfist]

Thats not what i wanted, dont like Axe weapons, i want my blades of chaos back NOW, or at least give us a pair of chained axe weapon :(

[Yui_Suzumiya]

I'm sure there will be an assortment like with all the games :3

[opinionated]

Typical 2016 war on masculinity. I have a feeling they wanted to put a strong independent woman as the next God of war but the focus testing demanded Kratos. They decided they would do the best of both worlds. They would keep Kratos but they would castrate and feminize him. He is a nothing more than a eunuch emo in a shell of his former self. Big bad mama bear Kratos, can tear a gods head off with his bare hands but can't pat his son on the back. So deep, so powerful. 🙄

[TwoForce]

Ok, what ? Are you seriously ? So do you want him to become a****** again entire games ? Kratos still has his rough edge, but redeem himself some humanity in it. I played every God of War games, i feel sorry for Kratos. All he want to have a family, now he has his son. You're just as bad as feminist is. I'm sorry but that's just completely way off.

Edit : i know playing video game is fun. But i care is the story. Also, what the hell wrong with you ? Don't start with your anti-SJW bullshit. I'm sick and tired of choosing side. It make my head hurt. For many years, I tried to avoid anti-SJW and SJW because i never want to involve this conflict. But after that, i'm just confused.

How is that selfish ? I love Doom and other games. I do like charming game and serious game. Also, action game and action hero are here to stay, they're not gone. See, this is where few people got confused which side they choose.

[opinionated]

People play games like God of war to escape from their dumbass kids. Who the fuck plays God of War to coddle some weak little shit? Millennials apparently.. We love us some feel good dramas. RIP men of the world. Shave your legs, the end is nigh.

Edit: If you care about about soft stories and plots about soul searching then that's fine. There are many games for you. It has nothing to do with SJWs. They turned a game about pure testosterone and rage into a breakfast club teeny bopper movie. And you fools cheer it on. The action heroes are dying and it's because of people like you. You're a selfish lot.

[DarkOcelet]

"People play games like God of war to escape from their dumbass kids. "

Whoa there dude, chill. People play God Of War because its a damn good game.

"They would keep Kratos but they would castrate and feminize him"

WTF are u even saying? So because now he have a beard and a son, he is now feminized ?

[opinionated]

1. They were some fantastic games and it had a great story with real Greek mythology. It had a one dimensional character that became an icon. And that's ok for some titles, right? If not, it should be.

2. I heavily exaggerate to confuse twoforce but the manliest dude ever was indeed turned into somebody stepping on eggshells. He's mama bear. Holding the prey while your cub learns to kill. Is that how Spartans prepared their children for war? I get it, he's not big bad Sparta anymore, he's old and exhausted, retired in the woods. Understandable but sounds boring as hell lol. A complete reversal for the series.

[TwoForce]

@opinonated God of War is damn good game. But Sony Santa Monica have to change direction of the game because the game would get stale. Look at the GOW demo, it got hundreds thousands like. More importantly, this is God of War, not God of War 4. It's the new beginning for Kratos.

[DarkOcelet]

@Opinionated
"1. They were some fantastic games and it had a great story with real Greek mythology. It had a one dimensional character that became an icon. And that's ok for some titles, right? If not, it should be. "

It is definitely more than okay but the problem here that it got stale. We got 6 games like that, It was time to change things up, to make it fresh and new again.

" 2. I heavily exaggerate to confuse twoforce but the manliest dude ever was indeed turned into somebody stepping on eggshells. He's mama bear. Holding the prey while your cub learns to kill. Is that how Spartans prepared their children for war? I get it, he's not big bad Sparta anymore, he's old and exhausted, retired in the woods. Understandable but sounds boring as hell lol. A complete reversal for the series. "

You and i both know if Kratos wanted to kill that Troll easily, he would have wiped the floor with him easily(Which he did) but he wanted his son to kill him and to become stronger. He maybe is old and exhausted but he is still the God Of War. And Barlog said in an interview that the Kratos we know and love will come back eventually. But like i said, the series needed a little refreshment so i say reserve your judgement till the game lands. Who knows, you might actually love the kid and new Kratos.

[TwoForce]

Kratos want to show his son how to kill.

Edit : @opinionated Dark Ocelot said that the GOW needed to be refresh the series, not innovative. Jesus Christ, dude !

[opinionated]

I hear that a lot. "It got stale and needed to innovate". That's always the excuse people give when a game is paced like the last of us. They said the same shit about uncharted4. Like that is the pinnacle of game design. It's getting stale fast to me. I was one of the few who liked uncharted and God of war more though. It doesn't seem like innovation or forward progress to me, it seems like conformation.

It might be a fantastic game, I'm not giving a review here. I'm speculating on the direction and mechanics like everyone else based on what I have seen. I'm a mythology buff so I know I will enjoy it. The mythology was the spot light character in previous God of wars. Kratos was a simple dude, a device to dismantle the important characters. That was enough, this new stuff seems so naughty dog..

[OB1Biker]

What???
Hahaha
Replying to your post below 'some weak little shit?'
The boy is actually like a weapon you upgrade and will probably become very powerful by the end of the game.
Also the demo is the very beginning of the game.

[Kaneki-Ken]

The saltiness is strong within you! This is why you fail! I believe you need a chill pill because you over reacting for a little scene without playing the entire game to begin with so take a deep breath and think about life for awhile then breath out. Then wait 1-2 year for the game to release.

[_-EDMIX-_]

It's because Kratos as a character is too unrealistic his character was very one-dimensional......angry, that is basically all his entire character was and adding some real human concepts to his character makes sense, I'm not sure if you knew this or not but anger is an emotion the reason he is angry is based on what was done to his family, so clearly he would want to redeem himself if he has had that chance this is showing what he would do if clearly that chance was given to him like you see with his son.

This is the team taking a more realistic approach the altering his character and making him more human. I don't even fully understand what your argument is for keeping him the same? Soooooo people never change? 😂😂😂

Sure bud.

[opinionated]

"Kratos as a character is too unrealistic" are you fucking kidding me right now? That's rich lol..

[goldwyncq]

Those who want the old Kratos back simply don't care about character development. All they care about is hacking away at monster parts with the blades of chaos.

[TwoForce]

Wow ! What a dumbass !

[TheFirstClassic]

...How in the hell do you get "feminized" from that trailer lol

[Crakface]

Kratos is now every white nationalists dream with that backwood Nazi hipster beard and skinny nose. But ouuuuuu the black voice actor has to make it bitter sweet

[TwoForce]

Ok, you're completely way off.

[Fez]

You and that 'opinionated' guy above need to relax - you're both projecting your own poltics on to this.

[Crakface]

Politics changed Kratos into Connor McGregor

[ShinRon]

it may be the kratos we wanted but it doesnt look like hes in the right game.

[Crakface]

He looks like a Connor McGregor skin for ufc 2 DLC

[Majister-Ludi]

Negative I love the old kratos he was so badass and I'm definitely not feeling the vibe of this particular God of War.

[AstroCyborg]

rip gow you'll be missed

[Playable_Gamez]

i hope Kratos kills the kid.

[81BX]

Rofl wtf?

[opinionated]

I didn't think about that.. That would be sick.

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What if they are repeating history so we can actually see the Kratos origin story? If he offs his family and goes ballistic then I would eat serious crow. It's unlikely though since the kid has a dedicated button. And that brand of storytelling is just popular at Sony these days. It has potential to be amazing with the setting and such but I think it's going in a different direction.

The mythology stuff will be amazing regardless, it's just the mechanics like camera angles and "team battles" I'm questioning. Hopefully it changes with different weapons. Imagine if he had another stripe across the other eye and raged against the Norse backdrop. I don't want to see ragnarok in TPS mode with little Johnny on the side either. He would only get in the way of the real Kratos.

[DragonPaw]

I was thinking maybe his son dies, but that is more direct. By the way hahahahahaha! lol

[TwoForce]

The comments of this site. Jesus Christ ! "Sign"

[Lionsguard]

I wouldn't say it's the Kratos that I wanted but it's certainly a Kratos that I never knew I actually wanted. It's a great fresh of breath air to a stale franchise.

[MultiConsoleGamer]

Speak for yourself.

[theIndianNoob]

I don't know how killing gods in the most brutal way possible is going to be good for the kid.
And if he is not killing gods in the most brutal way possible, how is it going to good for the game.
Still buying it though. So I guess we will find out.

[OB1Biker]

'how killing gods in the most brutal way possible is going to be good for the kid.'
Learning how to survive? He might become a God himself.

[theIndianNoob]

But what about the mental trauma and all that Parenting bullshit, the American crowd is so concerned about these days?

[Summons75]

Secretly? I've openly said Kratos needed more character depth other than Roid Rage. I'm glad he is going to have character depth and development now, actually makes me interested to play God of War for once.

[_-EDMIX-_]

Lol agreed. I think it's crazy that this year at E3 the greatest theme is intellectual properties drastically changing a long number of years later, Zelda, Resident Evil and God of War taking pretty huge shifts and overall direction and concept.

To change an IP like this 11 years after it first release is a big deal and I think they're trying to show that old dogs can learn new tricks that nothing needs to be set in stone, to freely create and not feel scared of criticisms. God of War does not need to merely be about some angry guy fighting a bunch of other angry people.

[goldwyncq]

I don't understand why people would want the old Kratos back. That would invalidate his character development at the end of GOW3 where he seems to have finally found peace within himself and was prepared to leave his violent past behind to pursue a new life.

I get that some people play the game solely as a form of escapism and believe that a more human Kratos would diminish from that, but let's stop putting it down before we actually see more gameplay to judge more accurately.

[Surt]

He's older now, and has a child to take care of. But I don't get the flack about GOW 3. It ended how it should have. Who the hell thought Kratos was a hero? Role model? The guy is hardly a anti hero. And to some degree one can call him a villian. With GOW2, who was surprised at GOW3?

I sometimes don't get this need for anti heroes, or villians to make a good turn. Tho seems to happen everywhere. And not just in games. Deadpool and sabertooth ring a bell.

But have a hero go anti hero and watch the bleeding hearts tear up. lol

[corroios]

I Think the hulk destroy everything is over and we are gonna get a deeper Kratos. Thats a nice evolution.